A village of a few hundred people on the outskirts of Cardiff could be in line for a major new floodlit multi-use sports pitch.

Plans for the artificial turf games area – which could host football, hockey, tennis, basketball and netball – in Peterston-super-Ely have been submitted to the Vale of Glamorgan council.

It would involve a significant upgrade to the current crumbling concrete tennis courts near the rural village’s church.

In their place would be built a 2,000 sq m sand-based all-weather sports facility, which would include a new access path.

There would be eight floodlights attached to six posts around the facility – although it has been proposed to ensure they will not be illuminated beyond 9pm in order to ensure local residents are not disturbed.

The dilapidated tennis courts in Peterston-super-Ely. The new pitches would be built on the same site, with an access path running from the east of the pitches to join up with Ffordd y Eglwys (Image: Google Maps)

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There could also be provision for cricket and bowls, which would be able to be played on portable roll-out mats.

The application says the project “would benefit many of those members of the community for which the barriers to participation in sport are considered highest”, pointing out there are no other sports facilities for teenagers in the village, which is a 10-minute drive from the western suburbs of Cardiff .

A design and access statement supporting the application adds: “It will unlock barriers to participation in sport and leisure in the village and surrounding rural area by making it more accessible and affordable.

“Increased participation in sport will have a direct impact on quality of life, health and wellbeing, and will reduce the environmental impact associated with the high levels of car use currently necessary to access sport and leisure services further afield.”

The site is located near the village's church (Image: Google Maps)

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Peterston-super-Ely community council did not want to comment on the application, but ward councillor Rhodri Traherne said: “I am very supportive of it, although I know not everyone in the village feels the same way. I feel it would create more opportunities for young people living there, and it’s important we look after them.”

The plans are set to be considered by the Vale council ’s planning committee. Comments, support for the project, or objections can be made before October 6.